Little Parachutes

Picture books that help children

  • Picture book subjects
    • Issues
      • Adoption
      • Bereavement
      • Bullying & Abuse
      • Depression in Family
      • Divorce / Separation
      • The Environment
      • Facts of Life
      • Non-traditional Families
      • Parent In Prison
      • Safety & Protection
      • Serious Illness
    • Experiences
      • Bed Time
      • Comfort Objects
      • Getting Dressed
      • Haircuts & Hair Care
      • Holidays & Travel
      • Losing a Tooth
      • Moving House
      • New Baby
      • Owning a Pet
      • Playgroup / Nursery
      • Sleepovers & Babysitters
      • Starting School
    • Feelings
      • Anxiety
      • Being Different / Yourself
      • Fears:
        • Ghosts & Monsters
        • Animals & insects
        • The Dark
      • Sadness
      • Shyness
      • Wanting to be Grown Up
    • Behaviour
      • Aggression & Tantrums
      • Friendship & Getting Along
      • Helping Out
      • Listening & Co-operating
      • Manners & Politeness
      • Telling the Truth
      • Tidiness & Helping Out
    • Health
      • Allergies
      • Childhood Illnesses
      • Infectious Diseases
      • Healthy Eating & Exercise
      • Hospitals & Operations
      • Disabilities
      • Dentists & Dental Care
      • Wearing Glasses / Eye patch
    • Skills
      • Getting Dressed
      • Learning to Swim
      • Using The Potty / Toilet
      • Washing & Good Hygiene
    • Positive Qualities
      • Acceptance & Inclusion
      • Confidence & Self-esteem
      • Courage
      • Curiosity & Creativity
      • Gratitude
      • Kindness
      • Resilience / adaptability
  • Parachute Books
  • About us
    • Our story
    • Contact us
    • Contributors
    • Help and FAQs
    • Subscribe
  • Your Book List
  • Blog

Picture books tagged with: mental health

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Ruby’s Worry

Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival'A reassuring and sensitive book - the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries no matter how big or small they may be'

Categories: Anxiety, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, co-operation, fears, friends, mental health

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Grandma

GrandmaA comforting (yet realistic) story of the relationship between a young boy and his Grandma who has dementia. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written, this would be a great choice for any child who has a loved one who is suffering from dementia or is going into a care home.

Categories: Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: dementia, grandparent, illness, mental health, terminal illness

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

What’s worrying you?

What's worrying you?A great picture book to help children explore their worries. While it is normal to feel anxious now and then, when anxiety escalates and can't be controlled, sitting down with your child and reading this book together should help.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Common Childhood Illnesses, Confidence & Self-esteem, Divorce / Separation, Fear of The Dark, Friendship & Getting Along, Ghosts and Monsters, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: anger, anxiety, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, divorce, emotions, friends, jealousy, mental health, phobias, transition

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Red Tree

The Red TreeA sensitive and honest insight into feeling lost, confused and alone, with an uplifting reminder that things will be okay. Hope is always there, waiting to be found.

Categories: Anxiety, Being Different & Being Yourself, Death & Bereavement, Depression in Family, Sadness
Tags: abuse, anxiety, depression, divorce, dyslexia, emotions, loneliness, mental health

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Koala Who Could

The Koala Who CouldAn entertaining story that encourages children to try something new. Perfect for children who find change difficult.

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Kindness, Shyness
Tags: anxiety, change, confidence, depression, emotions, fears, friends, mental health, phobias, separation anxiety, shyness

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Michael Rosen’s Sad Book

Michael Rosen's Sad BookAn honest and realistic description of the pain of grief (and the healing process that follows it)

Categories: Death & Bereavement, Depression in Family, Sadness
Tags: depression, emotions, father, loss, mental health

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Critters Cry Too

Critters Cry Too: Explaining Addiction to ChildrenThis clever and sensitively written and illustrated book should be a great comfort for children who are dealing with parents or other loved ones battling a drug addiction.

Categories: Serious Illness
Tags: addiction, anxiety, mental health

Brody The Lion: The Shopping Flip

Brody The Lion: The Shopping FlipTeaching positive behaviour strategies to children experiencing big emotions, this fun picture book is particularly helpful for children with autism or sensory processing disorders.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Behaviour, Confidence & Self-esteem, Disabilities, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, emotions, father, fears, feelings, mental health, persistence, prejudice

Tiger Livy

Tiger Livy by Erin Garcia and Betsy MillerThe story acknowledges the struggles of children with serious chronic illnesses and suggests some simple child-friendly coping strategies. It inspires empathy, patience and resilience/grit in young readers.

Categories: Courage, Doctors, Hospitals & Operations, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: appearance, body image, courage, eating, illness, injections, medicine, mental health, needles

Why Are You So Sad?

Why Are You So Sad: A Child's Book About Parental DepressionThis book is written especially for a child who has a parent suffering from depression.

Categories: Depression in Family, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, depression, father, illness, mental health, mother

Mile High Apple Pie

Mile High Apple Pie

Categories: Serious Illness
Tags: grandparent, mental health

Mommy Stayed in Bed This Morning

Mommy Stayed in Bed This Morning: Helping Children Understand Depression

Categories: Depression in Family, Serious Illness
Tags: depression, mental health

My Little Grandmother Often Forgets

My Little Grandmother Often ForgetsIntroduces the subject of memory loss and dementia to a child

Categories: Serious Illness
Tags: dementia, grandparent, mental health

Why Are You So Scared?

Why Are You So Scared?Intended for children who have parents suffering from PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Categories: Anxiety, Depression in Family, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, depression, fears, mental health

© Copyright 2020 Little Parachutes · All Rights Reserved · Help & FAQ's · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy

The information provided on the Little Parachutes website is not a substitute for professional care by a qualified practitioner, and is not intended to provide medical advice. If you are concerned about the health and wellbeing of yourself or children in your care, you should always consult an appropriate healthcare professional.